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Ghostbusters NTSC versions are region free !

pete_21

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on 09/06/2009 at 8:16:10PM

Edited: 9/6/09 20:21

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Despite Sony securing exclusive early rights for the PS3 version in Europe it appears that Atari are releasing both the North American and apparently Asian (see eBay item no. 200350936134) NTSC versions of Ghostbusters without region protection.These will therefore play perfectly in UK Xbox 360's.It can be ordered for around £32 - £34 delivered from most import sites.Kind of begs the question what the hell Sony are trying to achieve as any 360 owners who want a copy of the game are surely just going to import it ?.

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"Shoryuken!"

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on 10/06/2009 at 10:43:10AM

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er...because it wouldn't have got published otherwise?

Atari were having doubts about doing the publishing in Europe for Ghostbusters and Sony stepped in at the last minute to take the Playstation versions on as they had the rights to the movie licence anyway.

This left Atari with a bit more time and less hassle to sort out the other formats (360 and Wii plus handhelds) which they'll do later on.

It does now mean that a small percentage of the potential audience will now be able to get the 360 version, which is good news for them. The rest won't know about it or won't want to risk import tax and will by from the shelves as normal.

pete_21

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on 10/06/2009 at 12:09:54PM

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pb wrote:
> er...because it wouldn't have got published otherwise?

Yeah,I read that too but don't subscribe 100% to that story to be honest.If that was indeed the case then why didn't Atari postpone the other format versions release worldwide ?.Seems very odd to me that its happened on a game to which Sony just happen to own the film rights to.The European 'exclusive' PS3 release comes out in a very barren patch for games releases while the 360/Nintendo versions will get totally lost in the middle of the big winter releases.Personally I think its great that 360 (and also DS) owners will now be able to get hold of the game this summer if they want to.Especially as early reviews for the game have been promising.

pete_21

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on 16/06/2009 at 7:34:18AM

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This is very interesting.Reports are being posted reckoning the 360 version of Ghostbusters is superior to the PS3 version ?.Very strange in this day and age as most games are usually pretty much identical.

Ghostbusters 360/PS3 Comparison

Don't know if its just fanboy nonsense or if the difference in the graphics on the 2 systems is being exaggerated ?.If not region free 360 imports will be really sort after.

"Shoryuken!"

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on 16/06/2009 at 8:29:50AM

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Interesting, no other review seems to think it was much of a difference.

There were some issues with the PS3 version not showing all the particle effects like glowing embers (IGN too pointed this out) but not that great a difference. Will be interesting to see when I get the game.

Grix Thraves

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on 19/06/2009 at 5:46:44AM

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pb wrote:
> Interesting, no other review seems to think it was much of a
> difference.

Only
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"Shoryuken!"

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on 19/06/2009 at 9:54:42AM

Edited: 19/6/09 10:46

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Grix Thraves wrote:
> pb wrote:
> Interesting, no other review seems to think it was much of a
> difference.
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> Only

> a

> few

> other

> reports

There are now, yes. Not when I wrote the original comment!

At least that backs up what the head-2-head shows, that the programming was obviously rushed and shoddy from Atari (on both platforms, but the PS3 seems to suffer more).

Of course, it won't make that many more people import that wouldn't have already. Most will either be put off by the thought of importing or wait for the October release. It would be interesting to see sales figures in the US though for both consoles.

As to whether it means anything significant, well no, the reviews are saying that both versions are just as playable despite the graphics differences and both versions are worth getting if you own the respective consoles. You could just as easily argue that the 360 version is more likely to suffer from your 360 getting RROD or that the PS3 version will suffer from not having the Xbox Live service to matchmake.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that if Sony hadn't picked up the game for an earlier release in Europe there wouldn't be this big a news story about graphical differences.

pete_21

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on 21/06/2009 at 7:13:30PM

Edited: 21/6/09 19:39

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If anyone wants a copy would consider getting it here

There not the cheapest @ £38.99 but Movietyme are fast and ship from within the UK,so no VAT or duty problems.They take Paypal but they do charge for it.Good,reliable company,I buy most of my US Blu Ray's/DVD's from them.

Its £32.99 here 365 Games also ship from within the UK but apparently they are waiting for stock.

"Shoryuken!"

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on 22/06/2009 at 8:38:54AM

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That's pretty good, avoids worrying about the import duty. Not sure how they're allowed to do that but good news for people who don't want to chance importing themselves.

pete_21

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on 26/06/2009 at 6:55:53AM

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365 games have them instock in the UK now.Gone up £2 from the pre-order price.£34.99 delivered : Here

Still better than the silly prices there going for on eBay.

pete_21

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on 26/06/2009 at 6:39:25PM

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Up to £40 now at all UK retailers now ! :(

Good old rip off Britain !.

pete_21

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on 08/07/2009 at 12:46:10PM

Edited: 8/7/09 12:48

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I have now played both the 360 and PS3 versions of this game.The 360 version does have better graphics but the difference is not massive IMO.Neither version is a technical masterpiece,both suffer from some quite noticeable slowdown when there is a lot going on.On the plus side it does make good use of the Ghostbusters licence and its a fun to play for sure.I would say if you have both consoles and can pick up a 360 version without paying the silly money they are are fetching on eBay,then go for this version.If not,then get it for the PS3.I would give the PS3 version 7/10 and the 360 7.5/10,as I said the difference is not that great.Does look funny when the Sony logo comes up at the start of a 360 game though !.